Gerber Sabre Engraver Option, Manual

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Engraver Option

Setting up and initializing for different types of engraving

There are three different setup and initialization procedures you use depending 
on the mode and type of engraving: 

„

float mode 

„

fixed mode clean out 

„

fixed mode cut out 

For additional information on Z axis initialization, refer to your Sabre Owner's 
Guide. 

Float mode

The float mode works best if you have an Engraver Vacuum Option installed on 
the engraver because cutting accuracy depends on the nose cone maintaining 
constant contact with the material surface. You do not use the foam ring and 
pressure foot because the foam ring will compress and reduce the effectiveness 
of the nose cone contact. 

If you do not have a vacuum installed, use the standard nose cone and blow a 
stream of compressed air on the nose cone while you are engraving. This 
prevents chips from the engraving process getting between the nose cone and the 
material surface and lifting the cone from the surface. 

Setting up to engrave in the float mode is a two-step sequence: 

„

initializing the cutter 

„

setting the cutting depth 

Initializing the cutter

1.

Loosen the locking knob to the left of the spindle so that the spindle bracket 
moves freely up and down. 

2.

Remove the pressure foot and foam pad if they are attached to the vacuum 
nose cone. 

3.

Raise the nose cone by turning the micrometer dial to the left 
(counterclockwise) until it stops. 

4.

Lower the nose cone by turning the micrometer dial to the right (clockwise) 
about seven revolutions. Stop with the dial pointer on zero. 

5.

Secure the material to the table surface with clamps, tape, adhesive spray, or 
turn on the T-Vac

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 vacuum.